Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dynamic Body Balancing?

Dynamic Body Balancing (DBB) techniques are grounded in the same in-depth cranial anatomy and physiology as other schools of training in Craniosacral Therapy. With the addition of Myofascial Unwinding and Bio-field Therapies, DBB has become a

beautiful form of hands-on care that restores

balance to the mind, body and spirit.

What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy is a form of bodywork or alternative therapy that uses gentle touch to palpate the synarthrodial joints of the cranium.

It is based on fundamental misconceptions about the physiology of the human skull and is promoted as a cure-all for a variety of health conditions, trauma and synapsis blockage.

Craniosacral Therapy uses very light placement of the hands along the spine, head, legs, and abdomen. Your therapist will use a variety of techniques to balance the cerebrospinal fluid within the spinal column. This fluid has a measurable rhythm, similar to your breathing and heartbeat. The health of your brain and spinal cord have significant impact on the whole body as they constantly communicate with every organ, nerve, muscle, and joint. By bringing this vital system into balance and releasing old blockages, profound effects can be felt

throughout the entire body.

The overall feeling of a Craniosacral session is very calming. Through achieving a series of Still Points you will enter into deeper and deeper states of relaxation. Many people report feeling more connected and restored after their session. Because Craniosacral Therapy allows you to live in Rest or Digest for an extended length of time, you will begin to experience benefits throughout various parts of your life including your energy levels, mood, freedom of movement, and overall wellbeing.

What is Myofascial Unwinding?

Your myofascial tissue is a network of tissue that spreads throughout your entire body. It comprises contractile muscle tissue and connective tissue. It connects your muscles, joints, and bones. It also provides support to your organs, helping to keep them in place.‌

There are other fascial organizations within the myofaxcial system such as the nervous and vascular tissue and the lymphatic system. In between these layers is a liquid called hyaluronan that provides stretch and encourages free range of movement. When this liquid becomes thick, sticky, or dries up, it can impact the surrounding body parts.‌‌

creating stiffness or pain in your body.

Myofascial Unwinding is a very effective movement facilitation technique utilized to decrease pain, increase range of motion, and increase functional mobility of the Neuro/Myofascial/Osseous Systems.

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Craniosacral Therapy, Stress, and the Nervous System

Do you have an injury that is taking an unusually long time to heal? Or maybe you are pushing through headaches, belly aches, hormonal issues, or muscle pain on a daily basis?

In our modern and busy lives, many of us are operating on overdrive. Multitasking, overstimulation from technology, and constant everyday stress leaves us “on” at all times. It is now widely recognized that this imbalance can lead to low energy and chronic health issues. The American Medical Association stated in 2016 that: “It has been verified through scientific exploration that more than 80 percent of all diseases are due to stress and strain that originate in the mind and reflect on the body.”

Our bodies are wise and have the dynamic ability to adapt and help us navigate life’s challenges. Governed by the central nervous system, this internal regulation allows us to switch between high energy functions and rest. It is a highly sophisticated system that can turn “on” and “off” depending on the need. This function is intended for true “emergency” situations, and if triggered too often, can cause a variety of ailments.

So while you try to cope with these stressors, you may be experiencing symptoms of nervous system fatigue such as disrupted sleep, digestive upset, and painful inflammation. In a culture that values success and productivity before health and wellness, we often ignore or suppress these signs. The body speaks to us, but the mind is busy getting things done, and we lose an essential mind-body connection necessary for health and wellbeing.

The Remedy: Rest and Digest

Have you ever noticed your cat or dog sleep heavily after a long and stressful day? Humans are mammals too, we have very similar needs. Our bodies have built-in regulators that crave balance. During Rest and Digest, your blood pressure naturally decreases, your breath deepens, and the digestive system goes to work helping to release waste and refuel. Rest and Digest also allows your body to repair cellular damage and increase immunity.

You may have experienced the Rest and Digest sensation during a yoga class or on a particularly relaxing vacation in nature. This is the same response that occurs during deep sleep, meditation, and prayer. Entering this state is a practice, and over time becomes both easier and more restorative.

How Can Craniosacral Therapy Help?

In addition to the basic wellness recommendations (sleep, hydration, healthy diet), there are therapeutic experiences that can help bring about Rest and Digest and speed up the healing process on a holistic level. Craniosacral Therapy works directly with the nervous system and provides a much-needed reset, known as a “Still Point.”

In a Craniosacral Therapy session, the practitioner uses very light placement of the hands along the spine, head, legs, and abdomen. Your therapist will use a variety of techniques to balance the cerebrospinal fluid within the spinal column. This fluid has a measurable rhythm, similar to your breathing and heartbeat. The health of your brain and spinal cord have significant impact on the whole body as they constantly communicate with every organ, nerve, muscle, and joint. By bringing this vital system into balance and releasing old blockages, profound effects can be felt throughout the entire body.

The overall feeling of a Craniosacral session is very calming. Through achieving a series of Still Points you will enter into deeper and deeper states of relaxation. Many people report feeling more connected and restored after their session, the effects lasting days to weeks. Because Craniosacral Therapy allows you to live in Rest or Digest for an extended length of time, you will begin to experience benefits throughout various parts of your life including your energy levels, mood, freedom of movement, and overall wellbeing.

While Craniosacral can be helpful for anyone and everyone, it can also be used to treat particular conditions including autoimmune disease, orthopedic injuries, headaches, car accidents, tinnitus, TMJ, concussions, and many forms of trauma.

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